I really wish I had written this.
Seriously, enough with the holiday-paloozas. I happen to have a child obsessed with candy and money and presents and candy, so this hits especially close to home.
Next time you’re about to go bananas on something when you know it will make the rest of the class parents feel inadequate, please: Stop. Take all of that creative energy and paint a room at a homeless shelter. Or clean out my linen closet.